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Centaurea dealbata
  • £1.00

An attractive clump forming lavender pink cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering In the first year. Easy to grow. adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height: 80-90cm (32-36in). First Year Flowering Perennial, flowering in June/July

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Cornus alba 'Aurea'
  • £15.99

Dogwoods are known for their ability to bring the garden back to life in dreary winters, with their colourful bare stems. Cornus alba 'Aurea' isn?t just a one-season wonder though, as its cream coloured flowers and large golden leaves attract attention in summer too! A quick-growing, problem-free shrub, Cornus alba 'Aurea' loves a sunny spot with well-drained soil, but can also tolerate damp areas. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').

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Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana'
  • £12.99

Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a small but robust conifer, also known as Dwarf golden oriental thuja. The plant's height might be a mere 90cm (3'), but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in style: its bushy, green foliage has an attractive golden tint and gives off a subtle pine aroma. Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a hardy and versatile tree, growing happily in all soil types. It is thus a great option for gardeners wishing to fill sunny rockeries or struggling with tricky conditions. Height: 90cm (3'). Spread: 90cm (3').

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Wildflower Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Seeds
  • £3.99

A native of British meadows and fields, this gardeners' favourite is loved by butterflies & bees. Relive childhood memories of golden fields of corn, peppered with the bright blue cornflowers and the gentle hum of busy pollinators on a bright summer's day. Quick and easy to grow, this colourful British favourite is ideal for naturalising and will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Also known as Batchelors Buttons, this showy annual is a slender, dainty plant with sky-blue flowers. Perfect for punctuating wild gardens or meadows with colour. Ideal too to get kids interested in gardening or for time-strapped gardeners who want results without the effort! A hardy annual, cornflowers will grow and flower in the same year (or the following year if sown late in the year). Excellent as a cut flower, you can add a bunch to a vase or use them in mixed bouquets. Never before has it been so important to protect pollinators such as bees, and this wildflower is ideal to encourage them into your garden. Bees are invaluable for pollinating a whole range of plants and especially useful for kitchen gardens to enable the formation of many fruits and vegetables. Take a look at our bee book for more details on these fascinating insects. Growing to 60cm (24in) Sow outdoors, March-May or August-October, directly where they are to flower. Flowers July - September. Supplied as a pack of 70 seeds. Native grown seed not taken from the wild.

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